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The International’s English-language periodicals: World Outlook, Inprecor and their companions, 1958–1994

Nigerian General Strike Wins

World Outlook Vol. 2, No. 25, 19 June 1964 · pp 14-15 · 81 words

NIGERIAN GENERAL STRIKE WINS -

A l3d-day- general strike in Nigeria ended June 13 with a victory for the workers, The government agreed to negotiate on the basis of the Morgan Commission's report which recommended pay increases of up to 100 per cent. The minimum weekly wage proposed for Lagos was $12 [$33.60]. The strikers: demand no pay losses during the strike and withdrawal of prosecutions against strike leaders, Despite jubilation, the workers are wary about possible trickery.

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